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Partial-Day Summer Camps in Columbia, SC

Are you looking for partial-day summer camps in Columbia? Half and partial-day camps generally are less expensive and take up less time. These summer camps in Columbia are half-day programs or offer partial-day options.

Partial Day Summer Camps in Columbia, SC

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This summer, have a blast learning at Sylvan Summer Camps! Learning and fun are an all-in-one package with Sylvan’s Academic and STEM camps! Our camps engage the mind with the best teaching methods, make learning exciting, and provide social interaction with collaborative learning. There’s something for everyone! 

Our centers in Columbia and Irmo provide a variety of camps that include:

Academic Camps:  Kindergarten Kickstart, Writing Rhythms, and Study Skills Superheroes

STEM Camps:  Mastering Math Facts, Mad Science, and Super Structures

Summer Camps are Buy 1 Get 1 Free until March 31, 2023, and 25% off in April and May! Check your local Sylvan Learning Center’s website (Irmo and Columbia) for details.

Want to help your child make greater gains this summer?  Consider a personalized learning program that helps students grow their skills up to 3 times faster than traditional learning. Our proven instructional methods and reward system motivate students to strengthen their skills, overcome learning loss, jump to higher levels, and gain confidence for academic and career success. Make the most of summer learning with Sylvan. Prevent summer learning loss at Sylvan! Flexible schedules and payment options meet your family’s needs.

Sylvan is the BEST for summer learning!

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Kids Garden Columbia Summer Camp *Hours: 8 am - 5:30 pm M-F*

SPONSORED (803) 451-0290 | 4714 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC

Say “hooray” to the most flexible Summer Camp around! At Kids Garden, weekly camps are structured so you can sign up for the days and times that work best for your family – be it several weeks, select days or even just a few hours at a time. Activities change weekly and are centered around various themes, from Lego learning and mountain adventure to space camp and science (plus many more in between). *Ages walking to 12 are welcome.* Please Click Here to Register.

H. Haney Golf Academy

803.546.2939 | 1600 Garner Lane, Columbia, SC

Classes: H. Haney Golf Academy offers lessons for juniors (kids 6 to 16), groups, and adults. Lessons are offered during the week and on Satrudays.

Summer Camps: H. Haney Golf Academy offers one-week camps for ages 6-16. Campers learn to improve their golfing skills through assessments, drills, and training.

City of Columbia Golf Camp 2024

803.255.8920 | 2901 Slighs Avenue, Columbia, SC

Kids ages 8 -16 can learn new golf skills or improve on their already-known skills at Golf Camp with the City of Columbia at the James E. Clyburn Golf Center.
Dates/Times: June 24 – 27; 9 am – 11 am
Camp Cost: $60

 

 

Wide World of Sports Junior Summer Camp

| 730 Longtown Road West, Blythewood, SC

Sports skills in a non-competitive environment for kids ages 5 to 15. Activities include golf, tennis, swimming, arts and crafts and group games.

  • half-day and full-day programs

Check back soon for summer 2024 information.

Classes: Offers gymnastics classes for toddlers and preschoolers as well as school-aged children. In addition to gymnastics, they also offer Ninja classes.

Birthday Parties: 1 1/2 hour long party with instructional gym time, foam pit, trampoline, and lots more. Option to add cake service.

Summer Camps: Carolina Gymnastics has a partial-day Summer Camp for children ages 3-12. Activities include gymnastics, crafts, a foam pit, games, snack, and trampoline. There are also themed dress-up days to make the experience even more fun and memorable for kids.

Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission

803.772.3336 | 200 Leisure Lane, Columbia, SC

Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission offers a variety of summer camps offered for all ages and interest at the parks. Check the camp guide for fees, dates, times, and detailed information.  Registration forms should be returned to Crooked Creek Park or Seven Oaks Park. If you want to email your form, call the park for an email address.

Crooked Creek Park @ 803-345-6181

Seven Oaks Park @ 803-772-3336

The University of South Carolina offers football camps for kids to learn new techniques and become overall better football players. Campers will be able to learn from current assistant football coaches and current student-athletes at USC.

2024 Camp dates, times, and cost vary based on the chosen camp week.

Check out their schedule below for all the needed information and choose the camp that is the best fit for you!

Stepping Out Dance Studio

(803) 526-7766 | 231 Cedar Crest Drive, Lexington, SC

Classes: Offers classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, acro, lyrical, and more for kids. Classes are for kids starting at just 1 year-old (with an adult) on up through teens.

Summer Camps: Summer dance camps for kids ages 2 to 12. Partial day camps are available at a wide variety of times, including evenings. Styles of dance include ballet, jazz, tumbling, hip-hop, and creative movement.

Town Theatre

803.799.2510 | 1012 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC

Town Theatre offers a youth theatre program with a variety of classes and production experiences for youth and teens.

Summer Camp: Town Theatre offers various summer camps for rising kindergartners through rising 12th graders. From cabaret skills to tap dancing to musical theatre and more… there are plenty of options to satisfy the kid who loves performing.

First Baptist Columbia

803.256.4251 | 1306 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC

First Baptist Columbia has several summer camps for kids ages 4-18. Activities and camps revolve around sports, arts, music, and dance to make sure all interests are accounted for.

Classes: Classes for kids beginning at 3 years-old through adults.

  • Ballet
  • Hip/hop
  • Modern
  • Acting and Improv
  • Stretching/Strength
  • Homeschool Performing Arts

Summer Camps: Aletheia Dance Inc. offers a 1-week Summer Camp Intensive for ages 3+. Campers are able to choose from one of 3 intensive tracks, and camp will also include enrichment classes.

Carolina Show Company

| 804 Lady Street, Columbia, SC

Themed weeks of summer camp with partial-day and full-day options. Check back soon for 2024 summer camp details.

Columbia Ballet School

803.783.5258 | 132 Gills Creek Parkway, Columbia, SC

Classes: Ballet classes are offered for beginning through advanced students, or age 3 through adult.

Summer Camps: TBA – Check back soon!

Heathwood Hall Summer Camps

| 3000 South Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC

Heathwood Hall offers a wide variety of summer camps for kids and teens including early childhood options, camps for teens, science, art, sports, and chess camps.

Riverbanks Zoo Camp

| 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC

Riverbanks Zoo Camps bring kids and nature face-to-face with animal interactions and more through themed and age-appropriate camps. Camps are for K5 through 6th grade. There is also an option for 3 and 4-year-old camps with an adult.

City of Columbia Kids Art Camp

803.545.3093 | 1227 Taylor Street, Suite C, Columbia, SC

Kids ages 5 – 16 can enjoy painting, drawing, pottery, and more with the City of Columbia Kids Art Camps at the Columbia Art Center. They have themed weeks such as Farm Fun, Magical Creature Fun, Swimming in Your Brain, and so much more! Check out their website for more information!

Dates: June 3rd – August 2nd; Pick your week(s) based on your interests.
Cost per session: $95

 

State of the Art Gallery and Pottery Studio

| 2007 State Street, Cayce, SC

Learn to use the pottery wheel with structured pottery lessons. Campers will create various projects during the week-long camp.

2024 Camp Information TBA

Shelley Smith's South Carolina Soccer School

| 1304 Heyward Street, Columbia, SC

Shelley Smith’s South Carolina Soccer School offers girls both a soccer day camp option, as well as a mini residential camp.

Day Camp: ages 5 – 12 (half-day and full-day options)
June 10th to 14th, 2024
or
July 15th to 19th, 2024

Location: USC Soccer Center
115 Marion Street
Columbia, SC

Elite Mini Residential Camp: Grades 5 – 8
July 12th – 14th, 2024

Location: USC Soccer Center
115 Marion Street
Columbia, SC

Columbia Children's Theatre

803.691.4548 | 1218 Batchelor Street, West Columbia, SC

The Columbia Children’s Theatre Summer Camp is a week-long experience to get your child moving, learning, and having fun. Activities will include acting, set design, playwriting, and more. There are a variety of camp offerings for different age groups.

Challenger Learning Center

803.929.3951 | 2600A Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC

Challenger Learning Center has several different camp options for children ages 7-18. Camps include Astronaut Academy, Robotics, Rocketry, Drones, Aviation, and more! Camps run various lengths.

Furr Friends Summer Camp at Pawmetto Lifeline

| 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC

Animal care camps for kids ages 7-12. Kids will play games, meet community helpers that care for animals, and learn how to treat pets.

2024 Summer Camps dates are:

June 17-20

June 24-27

July 15-18

July 22-25

City of Columbia Tennis Camp

803.733.8440 | 1635 Whaley Street, Columbia, SC

The City of Columbia Tennis Camp is for ages 5 – 14 and will focus on tennis skills improvement and practice.
Camp Dates: Check website for date options.
Cost: $60/week

Coach Heath's Summer Camps

| 112 Hunting Creek Road, Columbia, SC

Coach Heath’s Summer Camps at Hunting Creek are run by state-renowned swim coach Heath Edwards. Camps run for 4-5 days at a time and are available for a variety of ages.

Gymnastics Classes:  Classes are offered at multiple locations for kids ages 3 to 12.

BL Gym Monday 4-4:45 pm
Lexington Leisure Center: Thursday 6-7 pm

Summer Camps: Summer sports camps for kids ages 4 to 9. Camps occur at multiple locations near Columbia, SC. Camp options are available for ninja, nerf and more.

Saxe Gotha Church: Lexington, SC
Lexington Leisure Center: Lexington, SC
Crooked Creek Park: Irmo, SC
Saluda Shoals Park: Irmo, SC

Shandon Weekday School Summer Discovery

| 607 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC

Shandon Weekday’s Summer Discovery Program has full and part day options, one-week camps or all summer long.

  • K5 through 8th grade
  • themed mini-camp add-ons available like Soccer shots, clay, art, and more

AR Workshop Columbia

| 4711 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC

DIY projects, classes for adults, kids, and families to complete projects together.

Birthday Parties: Parties for ages 7 and up that include all materials, prep, and clean-up. There are a wide variety of crafts to choose from and everyone goes home with the project they have made.

Summer Camp: ages 6-17 – 4 day morning summer camps, afternoon camps, 1 day camps – Each week is a different project and crafting focus. Complete various different projects like tie-dye, string art, pillows, dream catchers, and more. Be sure to look them up to see which camp is the best fit for you.

 

 

Mad Platter

| 3101 Millwood Avenue, Columbia, SC

Classes: Mud Club, art classes for kids after school.

Summer Camps: Mad Platter offers camps for young kids ages 3-6 and older kids age 7 and up.

City of Columbia Kayak Camps

803.315.9275 | 312 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC

Children aged 8 – 16 can enjoy Kayak Camp with the City of Columbia park rangers at Riverfront Park.

2024 Dates/Times: Dates vary based on age.
Cost: $125

Call 803.315.9275 for additional information

Summer at Hammond

| 854 Galway Lane, Columbia, SC

Full-day and partial-day camps on a variety of topics including arts, sports, STEM, engineering, and academics.

2024 Registrations now open

Lake Murray Gymnastics

803.233.1460 | 110 Hunter Village Drive, Irmo, SC

Classes: Lake Murray Gymnastics offers gymnastics classes for all ages of children, from just walking through the 12th grade. Classes are offered during the school year and summer. They also offer Ninja, Cheer, and a parent’s night out program.

Birthday Parties: Lake Murray Gymnastics offers birthday parties that include one hour of time in the gym with balance, foam pits, trampolines, and more, plus 30 minutes in the party area.

Summer Camps: Lake Murray Gymnastics offers summer camps for preschoolers to school-age where campers will train in small groups and practice gymnastic skills. Kids will also participate in arts & crafts, games, and strength training.

Parent’s Night Out: Ages 4 and up on Friday nights from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Register in advance.

Sunshine House Summer Camp

The Sunshine House offers a summer camp for kids. Themes vary and there’s limited space.

Multiple locations in Columbia, SC